Arranging a Work Experience Placement

Non-UCL Students

Those who wish to pursue a work experience placement
at UCL will normally do so via their school, college or higher education
institution (or parent/ guardian in the case of home schooled children), who
should contact the prospective host department directly. Some students may have
obtained paid bursaries from external foundations to conduct a work placement
in a specialist discipline. Where students or parents/ guardians make direct
contact with UCL, confirmation of all arrangements should be formalised through
the respective school, college or higher education institution (except in the
case of home schooled children).

Work experience placements must be planned to ensure
the placement is of benefit to the student by engaging him/ her in a range of
meaningful tasks. In advance of the placement, a Work Experience Agreement should
be completed and sent to the school, college or higher education institution
and the student undertaking work experience.

For public liability purposes, Fiona Williamson will inform Legal Services of the Student's name and the duration of their placement. Please provide Fiona will this information so that UCL is covered in the event of an accident.

For Health & Safety purposes, you must arrange a Health & Safety Induction with James Michaels (Ext 37374)

UCL Summer Studentships

There is a summer placement scheme for undergraduates currently registered at UCL. A call for Project Proposals is made in December. Project details are advertised on the Biological Sciences Website together with instructions for applicants and links to Summer Studentship Bursary opportunities.

For Health & Safety purposes, you must arrange for your summer student to have a Health & Safety Induction with James Michaels (Ext 37374)